Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony HX20V

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic LZ40 versus Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the LZ40 (20MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The LZ40 was revealed 18 months after the HX20V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the LZ40 matches up vs the HX20V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LZ40 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic LZ40 has outer dimensions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Sony HX20V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the LZ40 versus the HX20V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LZ40 and HX20V is 67 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ40 and HX20V.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic LZ40 to give you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern LZ40 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.